The great part of the stolen honey could never be recovered despite the efforts of the Canadian police.
Around the world you can find impressive stories of iconic robberies and crimes They marked forever the operations of the police and the security systems protect society and the valuable objects that surround us. Canada It is usually the example of tranquility and low crimebut there is a case that is the great exception.
He Great Maple honey theftalso known as Arce Syrup, is one of the most unusual and millionaire crimes in the history of Canada. Not only because of the magnitude of the loot, almost 3,000 tons of Arce Syrup stolen, but also for the meticulous planning of thieves and the impact it had on the industry.
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The theft of almost 3,000 tons of maple honey
To understand why this robbery was so great, you have to know the maple honey production system In Canada. The Federation of Arce Syrup Producers of Quebec (FPAQ) It controls the production and distribution of honey in the province, which represents more than 70% of world production. This federation acts as a kind of poster, regulating the offer and maintaining a strategic reserve of maple honey, similar to oil In other countries.
The theft occurred Between 2011 and 2012 In a Saint-Louis-de-Blandford warehouse, Quebec, where the Federation kept part of the reserve. A group of thieves, led by Richard Vallièresnext to several accomplices, he rented a space inside the deposit. Instead of stealing everything at once, They began to siphon the honey of the barrels and replace it with water.
Not to arouse suspicions, They transported honey in tank trucks And they sold it in the black market, mainly in the United States and other provinces of Canada. For months, They managed to extract and sell more than 9,500 barrelswithout anyone noticing.
What happened to the criminals
The blow was discovered in July 2012when a FPAQ inspector made a routine control. When climbing on a barrel, it almost fell because it was empty. After reviewing more barrels, they found that Many contained water instead of honey.
The Quebec police, the Real Gendarmerie of Canada and even Interpol initiated a massive investigation. Finally, in December 201217 people arrested, including Richard Vallièresthe brain behind the plan.
In 2016, Vallières was sentenced to 8 years in prison and a fine of 9.4 million dollars Canadians. If he did not pay the fine, his sentence would increase in 6 more years. Other accomplices were also imprisoned, including their father and Warehouse manager that facilitated access.
Source: Ambito
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